(Encyclopedia) Eddy, Mary Baker, 1821–1910, founder of the Christian Science movement, b. Bow, N.H. As physical frailty prevented her regular school attendance, she spent the early part of her…
(Encyclopedia) PimaPimapēˈmə [key], Native North American tribe of S Arizona. They speak the Pima language of the Uto-Aztecan branch of the Aztec-Tanoan linguistic family (see Native American…
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stringed instrument, any musical instrument whose tone is produced by vibrating strings. Those whose strings are plucked with the finger or a plectrum include the balalaika,…
by John Gettings After two years in San Diego, the world's largest "alternative" sports competition is moving north to San Francisco for more biking, blading and boarding under the…
Holocaust Reparations Looted gold makes its way across half a century to compensate slave laborers by Tasha Vincent Holocaust survivor Estelle Sapir displays a photo of her late father Joseph…
Born: 1/9/1913Birthplace: Yorba Linda, Calif. Richard Milhous Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, Calif., on Jan. 9, 1913, to Midwestern-bred parents, Francis A. and Hannah Milhous Nixon, who raised…
Amazons, Vandals, Vikings—what do they have in common? Do you know they were all warriors? Add guerrillas, kamikazes, and conquistadors and you have quite a group. Who were they? When and where did…
2,000 Years of the NecktieTies Fit for Officers and Gentlemen by David Johnson NECKTIESTHROUGH THE AGES Introduction • 210 B.C.China's First Emperor • 113 A.D.Did Romans…
2,000 Years of the NecktieWomen Tie the Knot, Too! by David Johnson NECKTIESTHROUGH THE AGES Introduction • 210 B.C.China's First Emperor • 113 A.D.Did Romans Wear Ties? •…
2,000 Years of the NecktieKnotty Questions by David Johnson NECKTIESTHROUGH THE AGES Introduction • 210 B.C.China's First Emperor • 113 A.D.Did Romans Wear Ties? • 17th…
